Identify the chart type: line, bar, or candlestick
Check the time frame: intraday, daily, weekly, monthly
Read the price axis on the right or left side
Read the time axis along the bottom
Look for the trend direction: uptrend, downtrend, sideways
Compare higher highs and higher lows
Compare lower highs and lower lows
Note support levels where price repeatedly stops falling
Note resistance levels where price repeatedly stops rising
Watch for breakouts above resistance
Watch for breakdowns below support
Observe volume to confirm price moves
Look for volume spikes during breakouts or reversals
Identify moving averages and their direction
Compare short-term and long-term moving averages
Watch for moving average crossovers
Recognize candlestick patterns
Spot reversal patterns
Spot continuation patterns
Check gaps between trading sessions
Measure volatility and price range
Use trendlines to connect key highs or lows
Look for chart patterns such as triangles, flags, and head and shoulders
Confirm signals with indicators if needed
Avoid relying on a single indicator
Compare the current chart with past price behavior
Focus on price, volume, trend, support, and resistance